释义 |
syn·od·al I. \-dəl\ adjective Etymology: Middle English synodall, from Late Latin synodalis, from synodus + Latin -alis -al : of, relating to, of the nature of, or constituting a synod • syn·od·al·ly \-əlē\ adverb II. noun (plural synodals \-əlz\ ; or syn·o·da·lia \ˌsinəˈdālyə\) Etymology: Medieval Latin synodale, from Late Latin, decree made by a synod, from neuter of synodalis 1. : a constitution made in a provincial or diocesan synod 2. : a tribute in money formerly paid to the bishop or archdeacon at the time of his visitation by every parish priest of the Church of England |